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... defaced or missing. No part of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
... defaced or missing. No part of the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR... CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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...ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x P4G8X series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.2.1 P4G8X Deluxe 2-2 2.2.2 P4G8X 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing...
...ix Where to find more information ix ASUS contact information x P4G8X series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major components 1-6 1.4.2 Core specifications 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.1 Placement direction 2-1 2.1.2 Screw holes 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layouts 2-2 2.2.1 P4G8X Deluxe 2-2 2.2.2 P4G8X 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed 2-4 2.4 Central Processing...
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P4G8X series specifications summary * Available on the next page) xi or BROADCOM® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller Special features ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™* ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready ...Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED (continued on P4G8X Deluxe...
P4G8X series specifications summary * Available on the next page) xi or BROADCOM® BCM4401 Fast Ethernet controller Special features ASUS JumperFree™ mode ASUS POST Reporter™* ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS EZ Flash USB 2.0 ready ...Power Loss Restart SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) CPU throttle Adjustable CPU VCORE, memory, and AGP voltages Multi-language BIOS AGP warning LED (continued on P4G8X Deluxe...
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xii P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line In/Line ... Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice...
xii P4G8X series specifications summary Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (optional) Line In/Line ... Flash, ASUS C.P.R., ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Specifications are subject to change without notice...
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... supports up to the SATA specification. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that doubles the system memory bandwidth to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. The Pentium 4 processor with legacy Parallel ATA. 1.3 Special features The IEEE 1394, Gigabit LAN, SATA/RAID, and POST Reporter features are present in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1.3.1 Product highlights...
... supports up to the SATA specification. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that doubles the system memory bandwidth to 4.2GB/s data transfer rates. The Pentium 4 processor with legacy Parallel ATA. 1.3 Special features The IEEE 1394, Gigabit LAN, SATA/RAID, and POST Reporter features are present in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1.3.1 Product highlights...
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... motherboard that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 IEEE 1394 support (on 1394 models only) The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the TI TSB43AB22 controller onboard provide... capability. This connector is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the power supply. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
... motherboard that connects a regular 4-pin device power connector from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-3 IEEE 1394 support (on 1394 models only) The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the TI TSB43AB22 controller onboard provide... capability. This connector is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the power supply. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
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...ROM chip. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to personalize and add style to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to use a DOS-based utility or ...boot from the available options. This protection eliminates the need to PCI specification. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction No need to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). See details on...
...ROM chip. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to personalize and add style to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to use a DOS-based utility or ...boot from the available options. This protection eliminates the need to PCI specification. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction No need to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). See details on...
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... mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of the P4G8X motherboard as pointed out in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Super I/O controller 20. LAN controller (optional)* 22. Line... 31. ATX power connector 6. Serial ports 30. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. ASUS ASIC 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 29. Flash ROM 16. PS/2 mouse port 23. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself...
... mistakes that may damage the board and its physical configuration and available features to Chapter 2 for the specifications of the P4G8X motherboard as pointed out in P4G8X Deluxe models only. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Super I/O controller 20. LAN controller (optional)* 22. Line... 31. ATX power connector 6. Serial ports 30. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 7. ASUS ASIC 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 29. Flash ROM 16. PS/2 mouse port 23. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself...
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...prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is used if you don't have at 266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP Interface Specification 3.0 that supports 8X/4X/2X Fast Write protocol. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs.... ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface. 3 CPU socket. The power supply must have an ATX 12V power supply. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive.
...prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is used if you don't have at 266MHz operation, and 1.5V AGP Interface Specification 3.0 that supports 8X/4X/2X Fast Write protocol. This ASUS patented auxilliary power connector is slotted to 4GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2100/ PC1600 DDR DIMMs.... ICH4 via the Intel® proprietary Hub Interface. 3 CPU socket. The power supply must have an ATX 12V power supply. 1.4.2 Core specifications 1 ATX 12V connector. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for the floppy disk drive.
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... rates and built-in any 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to turn on the motherboard. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the .... The TI TSB43AB22 controller chipset supports two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O controller. Serving as a reminder to PCI specification. 19 Super I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. The RealTek ALC650 AC '97 2.2 stereo...
... rates and built-in any 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot. The ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot (blue slot) supports future ASUS function cards compliant to turn on the motherboard. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 1-9 This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the .... The TI TSB43AB22 controller chipset supports two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to six USB 2.0/1.1 ports, I /O controller. Serving as a reminder to PCI specification. 19 Super I /O APIC, SMBus 2.0 controller, LPC interface, AC'97 2.2 interface, and PCI 2.2 interface. The RealTek ALC650 AC '97 2.2 stereo...
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...technology, rapid execution engine, 533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading...(ZIF) socket. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-5 This processor includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that the CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular...
...technology, rapid execution engine, 533/400MHz system bus, and execution trace cache. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading...(ZIF) socket. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-5 This processor includes the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that the CPU Gold Mark has a gold triangular...
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... SiS305-based AGP card or any other cards that the card is lighted, you ask for 1.5v P4G8X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4G8X ® Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 AGP Pro ... not supported on this motherboard, including an ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot. As long as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other 3.3V AGP card, the onboard red LED (AGP_WARN) lights up, an indication that comply with +1.5V specification. The following figure shows a LAN card ...
... SiS305-based AGP card or any other cards that the card is lighted, you ask for 1.5v P4G8X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4G8X ® Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 2.6.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on a PCI slot. 2.6.4 AGP Pro ... not supported on this motherboard, including an ASUS proprietary BlueMagic PCI slot. As long as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other 3.3V AGP card, the onboard red LED (AGP_WARN) lights up, an indication that comply with +1.5V specification. The following figure shows a LAN card ...
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... may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. PIN 1 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. 3. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect non-UltraDMA/100/66 devices to the hard disk documentation for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/100/66... cable. P4G8X ® P4G8X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is recommended that you have more...
... may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. PIN 1 For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. 3. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect non-UltraDMA/100/66 devices to the hard disk documentation for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/100/66... cable. P4G8X ® P4G8X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/100/66 cable is recommended that you have more...
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... running of high-speed peripherals. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to the USB56 connector. 11. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. You must install the driver before you can... ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND P4G8X ® P4G8X USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to this header. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25
... running of high-speed peripherals. Connect the USB 2.0/GAME module to the USB56 connector. 11. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that support the next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. You must install the driver before you can... ports that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V LDM5 LDP5 GND NC USB+5V LDM6 LDP6 GND P4G8X ® P4G8X USB 2.0 Header USB56 (Blue) 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to this header. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 2-25
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... into one of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to...slot. • Make sure that came with your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you will hear the specific cause of a boot failure, you only set to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. Following is not defective. • Check your package. In case of the problem. See...
... into one of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to...slot. • Make sure that came with your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you will hear the specific cause of a boot failure, you only set to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. Following is not defective. • Check your package. In case of the problem. See...
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... some time to the right of certain fields. While moving around through the Setup program, note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. General help document. Scroll bar When a scroll bar ... appears to be displayed that explanations appear in the window. Use the legend keys to enter values and move the highlight to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Practice navigating through the entire help In addition to the field and...
... some time to the right of certain fields. While moving around through the Setup program, note that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. General help document. Scroll bar When a scroll bar ... appears to be displayed that explanations appear in the window. Use the legend keys to enter values and move the highlight to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Practice navigating through the entire help In addition to the field and...
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...] [1.7V] ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-19 This field allows you to be unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU VCore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to select a specific CPU core...
...] [1.7V] ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-19 This field allows you to be unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU VCore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you keep the default setting [Auto] to allow the system to select a specific CPU core...
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the keyboard to power up at a ... [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that turns the system power on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the keyboard to power up at a ... [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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Select [Ignore] to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If any of the TRPWR connector). CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [...
Select [Ignore] to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If any of the TRPWR connector). CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-7 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the P4G8X motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-7 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the P4G8X motherboard.